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A trapezium must have one pair of parallel sides and the other sides must not be parallel - since in that case it becomes a parallelogram.

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What are the NHL rules about the trapezoid?

The goaltender can only control the puck inside the trapezoid while below the goal line.If he takes it outside, he will be assessed a 2:00 min delay of game penalty.


Is a trapezoid always an isosceles trapezoid?

No, not every trapezoid is an isosceles trapezoid.


Can a trapezoid be a parellelogram?

You would think so, but a trapezoid is defined as having exactly one pair of parallel sides. So an isosceles trapezoid having 2 pairs would be breaking the rules. However, there are some math experts who define trapezoid as having at least one pair of parallel sides. In this case it can happen. The most important thing is to know which definition is being used. That will directly answer the question.


The median of a trapezoid bisects the bases of the trapezoid?

The altitude of a trapezoid bisects the bases of the trapezoid.


What are all the names for the trapezoid?

All the names to classify a trapezoid are a trapezoid and a quadrilateral.


What are different for a trapezoid?

A trapezoid can also take the form of an isosceles trapezoid


How do you find height of a trapezoid?

A trapezoid is a polygon. Therefore, a trapezoid has no height


What is a trapezoid with congruent diagonals?

A trapezoid with congruent diagonals is an isosceles trapezoid.


Difference with trapezoid and isosceles trapezoid?

If the two sides which are not parallel have equal lengths, then the trapezoid is called an isosceles trapezoid (standard trapezoid has unequal sides). The base angles in an isosceles trapezoid are equal in measurement, also I know that a trapezoid with two nonparallel sides the same length is called an isosceles trapezoid.


One of the two nonparallel sides of the trapezoid?

The leg of a trapezoid is one of the two nonparallel sides of the trapezoid. However, the base of a trapezoid is of the two parallel sides of the trapezoid.


Are the diagonals of a trapezoid congruent?

Yes, the diagonals of a trapezoid are congruent.Another Answer:-The diagonals of a trapezoid are congruent only when it is in the form of an isosceles trapezoid.


How many faces does a Trapezoid have?

A trapezoid is a quadrilateral and has four faces.